The Legatum Center at MIT Foundry Fellowship for African Entrepreneurs

The Legatum Center at MIT Foundry Fellowship for African Entrepreneurs


Applications are now open for the 2024 Legatum Center at MIT Foundry Fellowship. The Foundry Fellowship embodies this belief through its creation of a community of Africa-based entrepreneurs who share a vision for a continent where people, ideas, and resources move across borders, and where ecosystems enable innovation-driven entrepreneurs to thrive and scale. This community plays a critical role in shifting the narrative of Africa to one of abundance, opportunity, innovation, and dynamism.

The Foundry Fellowship is an eight-month, transformative experience for accomplished entrepreneurs who are committed to leading the acceleration and interconnection of Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.   The fellowship is designed for principled leaders who seek to catalyze systems transformation and inclusive growth across Africa.

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to Africa-based entrepreneurs who have: 1) founded and scaled a for-profit, innovation-driven company, AND 2) who are now at an inflection point and are preparing to transition into leadership in one of the following ways: